There are lots of parts of MS that transgress the norms of society, that invite pity, that invite us to feel shame. So we learn from the example of disabled Iranian athletes and find a new seed to plant, one of honesty and authenticity. Oh, also Cora talks for a while about farts. Let's Science the s**t our of MS!!!
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Episode 21: The Road Travelled
Cora talks about the road she has travelled to this point, the weird experiences and relapses, and ponders how we think about the challenges we've faced honestly and in ways that help us face the future. We're getting honest today about the hard parts of MS, but we'll face them together, as we Science the s**t out of MS.
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Episode 20: Community
Cora finds that somethign is wrong in her life and she realises what it is by going to buy a new wheelchair and meeting a disabled stranger. So this week Cora goes hunting for community!
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Episode 19: Exercise
You knew it was coming, it's the dreaded exercise episode. How does exercise affect fatigue in MS and what kinds of exercise are most effective? Let's take a look and Science the s**t out of MS!
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Episode 18: Accommodation
How do we accommodate new or worsening disability and what can get in the way of that process? We've got new seeds to plant, so let's get our gloves on, and Science the S**t out of MS!!!
Multiple sclerosis sucks; I should know, I’ve got it. Luckily, it is possible to grow from terrible things and a field of psychology, known as Positive Psychology, can help us to understand how. Each week we take a look at a new field of the science of Psychology, we understand and implement the science, and together as a community we’re going to learn to thrive in the context of Multiple Sclerosis.